• Iconic Australian owned and operated global retail business
• 8+ years of software engineering experience delivering large-scale, high-transaction digital platforms.
• Hybrid role in a vibrant team culture where we embrace pace & encourage new ideas Join Spotlight Retail Group as a hands-on Senior Software Engineer – Cloud Engineering, building scalable, secure, cloud-native solutions across our multi-brand, multi-country digital ecosystem. You'll work in a vibrant, fast-paced hybrid environment at our South Melbourne office. What You’ll Be Doing
• Build maintainable, cloud-native AWS features using sound design principles.
• Deliver full-stack features across Next.js/React frontends, NestJS/Node.js BFF/backend services, and Java/Spring Boot applications.
• Design and consume event-driven components and APIs (e.g., Lambda, API Gateway, DynamoDB).
• Maintain code quality, automated testing, CI/CD pipelines, and clear technical documentation.
• Leverage AI agents and coding assistants to accelerate debugging, refactoring, and delivery. What We’re Looking For
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Experience:
8–12 years in software engineering delivering large-scale digital platforms.
• Frontend: Solid TypeScript, React, Next.js, Redux, Tailwind CSS, SSR/SSG, and web performance expertise.
• Backend: Solid expertise in Java, Node.js, TypeScript, NestJS, SQL/NoSQL databases, and AWS-native architecture.
• Domain: Hands-on e-commerce experience; headless CMS (Content Stack)



or Commerce tools experience is highly desirable.
• Mindset: Agile, adaptable, and comfortable thriving in a high-availability retail environment. Why Join Spotlight Retail Group?
• Flexibility: True hybrid working model in a modern South Melbourne office (steps from the South Melbourne Market).
• Rewards: Highly competitive base salary + super + profit-share eligibility.
• Perks: Generous team discounts across all our iconic brands—Spotlight, Anaconda, Mountain Designs, and Harris Scarfe—plus gym discounts and EAP support.
• Growth: Exposure across a diverse, market-leading retail portfolio with a clear trajectory for career progression. Who We Are Spotlight Group Holdings (SGH) is a privately held $3bn+ Australian parent company which controls, operates and invests in a diverse set of businesses and assets. As Australia's largest privately-owned and operated family business, SGH includes Spotlight Retail Group ( Spotlight, Anaconda and Harris Scarfe ), Spotlight Property Group, Spotlight Direct Investments and Spotlight Charitable Foundation. Ready to Make an Impact? If you're eager to join a supportive team and contribute to a leading Australian retail brand, we encourage you to apply Please complete our online application form and submit an up-to-date resume. Important: You must have unrestricted working rights in Australia to be considered for this position. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. No agency enquiries or applications please.

📌 Senior Software Engineer – Cloud Engineering (Melbourne)
🏢 Spotlight Retail Group (SRG)
📍 Melbourne